Taking your dog or cat from Uruguay to Poland comes down to good timing and the right paperwork. Around 20-26 weeks is sensible here, with a few steps that must happen in a strict order. No routine quarantine applies as long as every …
In short:
Preparing to move a pet from Uruguay to Poland
typically takes around 20-26 weeks.
There is no routine quarantine on arrival for compliant pets.
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Prepared and reviewed by Pet Transport Global Editorial Team
Step by step
The Uruguay to Poland pet import process
Each step must be completed in a precise sequence. Start early. We manage every stage and deadline.
1
ISO 11784/11785 microchip implanted before any vaccination
Responsible: MGAP-registered vet in Uruguay
Week 1
2
Rabies vaccination post-chip with approved product
Responsible: MGAP-registered vet
Week 2-3
3
30-day minimum wait. Do not draw blood before 30 days post-vaccination.
Responsible: Pet owner
Weeks 3-7
4
FAVN or ELISA blood draw. Sample shipped to EU-approved laboratory.
Responsible: MGAP-registered vet
Week 7
5
90-day wait from blood draw date. Note exact date on the calendar.
Responsible: Pet owner
Weeks 7-20
6
Book multi-leg cargo to Warsaw (WAW) for departure after the 90-day period
Responsible: PetTransportGlobal / pet owner
During the wait
7
DGSG-endorsed EU health certificate issued within 10 days of departure
Responsible: MGAP-registered vet + DGSG
Within 10 days of departure
Requirements
What your pet needs to enter Poland
Every item below must be in place before your pet can travel. We manage and verify each one.
Microchip
ISO 11784/11785 compliant microchip, implanted before rabies vaccination
Rabies vaccination
Required. At least 21 days post-primary before travel.
Rabies titre test
REQUIRED. Uruguay is an unlisted third country under Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2026/131. FAVN or ELISA, blood drawn 30+ days post-vaccination, result 0.5 IU/ml or above. 90-day wait from blood draw date.
Quarantine
None
Import permit
Not required
Health certificate
EU Annex IV non-commercial health certificate, DGSG-endorsed, issued within 10 days of travel
Export permit (Uruguay)
Not required for companion animals
Costs
What this route typically costs
FAVN titre test: USD 150-300 lab fee plus vet and shipping
MVD to South American hub (GRU or EZE): EUR 200-500
Transatlantic cargo to FRA, AMS, CDG, or MAD: EUR 600-1,200
Second-leg cargo to Warsaw (WAW): EUR 150-400
IATA-approved crate: EUR 80-250
DGSG documentation and endorsement
GIW border inspection fee at WAW
Critical points to read before you book
Uruguay is an unlisted third country. 20-26 weeks of preparation are required. The 90-day wait from the blood draw date cannot be shortened under any circumstances.
LOT Polish Airlines carries live animals on approved routes but capacity is limited. Book the WAW sector early. The final leg from the European hub to Warsaw is often the most difficult to secure at short notice.
GIW inspectors at Warsaw Chopin Airport are experienced with South American routes and check the titre test documentation precisely. The blood draw date plus 90 days must unambiguously predate the arrival at WAW.
Airlines
Carriers approved for this route
Not all airlines accept live animals on this route. We know which carriers to use and how to book.
LATAM AIRLINES
LATAM Airlines
MVD to GRU (São Paulo) or SCL (Santiago). Then transatlantic to FRA, AMS, MAD, or CDG. From European hub to Warsaw (WAW) via LOT or partner.
Cargo Only
LOT POLISH
LOT Polish Airlines
Second-leg carrier from AMS, FRA, LHR, or MAD to Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW). LOT Cargo handles live animals and is the natural final-leg carrier for Poland.
Cargo Only
IBERIA (CARGO)
Iberia (Cargo)
MVD via EZE or direct to MAD. From MAD, LOT Polish Airlines or partner connects to WAW. Strong transatlantic option from Uruguay.
Cargo Only
LUFTHANSA
Lufthansa (Cargo)
GRU or EZE to FRA. FRA to WAW via Lufthansa or LOT. FRA's animal centre is well suited for the transatlantic leg from South America.
Cargo Only
KLM ROYAL
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines
GRU or EZE to AMS. Then AMS to WAW via LOT or KLM. Amsterdam Schiphol is a reliable hub for South American cargo connections.
Cargo Only
Meeting Poland's entry requirements
Bringing a pet into Poland involves a fair amount of documentation. Keep everything organised and check each item against the current requirements before you book.
Advice worth following
Confirm live animal acceptance on every flight segment before booking. Not all aircraft or connections take pets, and cargo terms can differ leg to leg.
Keep every original document together and take copies. Border officials want originals, and a missing signature or date can hold up clearance.
Work backwards from your travel date and add a buffer. Fixed waiting periods mean a single slipped appointment can push the whole move back by weeks.
Check the airline’s crate size and labelling rules early. An undersized or wrongly labelled crate is a frequent reason pets are refused at check-in.
FAQ
Common questions about Uruguay to Poland pet transport
Yes. The dog can travel as unaccompanied cargo once the titre test pathway is complete and the 90-day wait has elapsed. PetTransportGlobal manages unaccompanied cargo shipments from Montevideo to Warsaw on your behalf. The DGSG health certificate is prepared within 10 days of the pet’s travel date, regardless of when you departed. This arrangement is common for families where the human relocation date and the pet’s readiness date do not align.
A result below 0.5 IU/ml means the test has failed. You must revaccinate your pet with an approved vaccine, wait at least 30 days, draw blood again, and send to the EU-approved laboratory. If the new result is 0.5 IU/ml or above, a new 90-day wait begins from the new blood draw date. This adds 4-5 months to your total timeline. To reduce the risk of failure, ensure the vaccination is given at the correct dose with an EU-recognised product and that the blood draw is done at or after the 30-day mark.
Yes. The titre test requirement for unlisted countries applies to all species covered by the EU non-commercial pet movement rules: dogs, cats, and domestic ferrets. There is no species exemption from the titre test for Uruguay-origin animals. Both your dog and your cat must each complete the full microchip, vaccination, FAVN titre test, and 90-day wait sequence.
Airline guides
LATAM Airlines
LOT Polish Airlines
Iberia (Cargo)
Lufthansa (Cargo)
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines
Breed guides
Check breed-specific airline rules and country bans.